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I am happy to spread good news, at last.
Friday 22 July I had an e-mail from a logistics Co. advising that they would collect my Plus Four on Monday 25th. Done with no drama.
Vehicle received at Malvern (mine is a works supplied vehicle from the Covid period) Tuesday 26th.
I was advised Friday 29 July that the vehicle was available for collection 12 noon that day or am Saturday. I chose Saturday.
The guy who has managed the team doing the work, Mark Cross, was there planning the continued work and spent time with me showing me and detailing all the work done. All 3 issues above fully resolved.
Remember, last week was the Works shutdown; these guys worked through.
Good job. I hope that other owners, through the Dealers and directly with the Works, get the same treatment.
Please put out the good news that the end is in sight.
We need a like button. Fantastic news.
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3 issues?
Is that, brake master cylinder, radiator and suspension springs? Yep, I'm confused I thought it was only the Plus 6 that had the serious suspension issues So beside radiator and brakes, what was the third issue on the CX Plus 4...? 
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I read on here it is an under specced front suspension bolt on the Plus Four that requires replacement.
2009 4/4 Henrietta
1999 Indigo Blue +8
2009 4/4 Sport Green prev
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I read on here it is an under specced front suspension bolt on the Plus Four that requires replacement. Got ya.... On the ball as always
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Hopefully this post (749896) this reflects the consensus amongst CX owners now stimulated by the inaction of and lack of information from MMC.
Readers will have noted that in the past I have expressed concerns which the MSCC have passed onto MMC without apparently obtaining any real specific explanation or response. So far as I am concerned this shows lack of consideration and respect for both established and new owners which could cause substantial damage to the reputation and goodwill of the marque. The situation warrants more than general platitudes (see page 15 of the Miscellany of August). I scoured the August edition of Miscellany for any mention of this and until I read your post I couldn’t find one. I have no wish to be critical but it is difficult to comprehend how a magazine published only about Morgans and owning a Morgan can largely ignore this issue save for one short paragraph effectively saying there is no update. Is there a general willingness to publicly not mention it, in case it damages the brand? Even to existing Morgan owners (Trad owners included) who must know about this problem? Meanwhile, new owners receiving 6 months trial membership = 1.
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It's a fine line Adrian. MSCC has built up a good relationship with MMC over the past few years. And lets face it, MSCC can only release information it has been given by MMC, which has also been authorised for release.
Miscellany isn't there to speculate or throw accusations around. It's a club magazine run by enthusiasts, most of whom are unpaid, but give their time willingly. I have no doubt that the unfolding issues with the CX cars are discussed at the MSCC committee meetings. If you feel strongly that MSCC could do more, then contact the Secretary and maybe go to the next meeting and provide some personal feedback?
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I've had my new Plus Four, delayed like everyone else, a week now. We went straight off for a weeks tour of Scotland to add miles and experience the car. All went well and I'm pleased with the car, my only criticism is the brakes, unfortunately the factory mods have not improved the long, soft pedal. Compared to my 1 series BMW the brake pedal feel and confidence are a real shortfall in the Mog. The car has the superb auto gearbox and returned close to 50mpg average over 1200 touring miles (accurately calculated from fill ups). When stopped in traffic the brake pedal needs quite a heavy push to remain stationary. My wife was delighted with comfortable seats and no leaks!
It may be the only CX in Mazda Racing Orange? I hope everyone gets their cars sorted soon.
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It's a fine line Adrian. MSCC has built up a good relationship with MMC over the past few years. And lets face it, MSCC can only release information it has been given by MMC, which has also been authorised for release.
Miscellany isn't there to speculate or throw accusations around. It's a club magazine run by enthusiasts, most of whom are unpaid, but give their time willingly. I have no doubt that the unfolding issues with the CX cars are discussed at the MSCC committee meetings. If you feel strongly that MSCC could do more, then contact the Secretary and maybe go to the next meeting and provide some personal feedback? I have no strong feelings and I have been very happy to respond to MSCC’s questionnaires on the matter and really appreciated their feedback. I just thought it was a glaring omission on such a serious and current issue and it left me with the impression it’s not something anyone wants to talk about
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So the braking has not been improved. Two months without driving for nothing.
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What do you mean, “for nothing?”
Wasn’t it fairly evident it was a safety recall? The issue, as I understand it, was never break “feel”. And I’ve actually not heard anyone complaining about the breaking performance, just that the movement is long in the pedal. Surely you, like me, test drove the car before purchasing and noted the difference in the breaks and decided you either liked it or could live with it, and went ahead with the purchase. In honesty I wouldn’t mind if they had more ‘bite’ but I also know what I’m purchasing and can accommodate.
But the recall, again this is just to my understanding, was not to do with the feel of the breaks and I’m not sure how changing the break master cylinder would have changed that. But I’m not an engineer, so my knowledge here is limited. Happy to be corrected.
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